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Elysium Hotel Paphos, Cyprus

Queen Verenikis Str, 8016 Paphos,Cyprus (show on map)

Sitting right on the beach in the historical heartland of Paphos, the five-star Elysium Hotel is a stunning luxury escape that feels like a journey through time. Designed by architect Panos Panayiotou, the property’s magnificent palatial style was built to reflect Cyprus’s multi-layered past, seamlessly weaving together design elements from the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, and Venetian eras.

The sense of history hits you the second you arrive, as you cross a sturdy drawbridge and pass through an imposing medieval arch into a grand colonnaded reception. The interior design, reimagined by Wilson Associates, is filled with hand-painted stucco panels, intricate mosaics, and grand stone arches, all styled with a warm color palette of crimson, peach, and gold inspired by the island’s famous sunsets.

One of the hotel’s coolest structural quirks is the family-oriented Cyprian Maisonettes. These rooms are built to look like cozy, traditional Cypriot village cottages, complete with double-height ceilings, a rustic wooden staircase, and a galleried mezzanine sleeping area. Outside, the property features a gorgeous Byzantine-style chapel and a sunken, Roman-viva-style adults-only pool.

If you love exploring, the location is unbeatable. The hotel sits directly adjacent to the Tombs of the Kings, a sprawling UNESCO World Heritage rock-carved necropolis. A scenic coastal pedestrian path runs right from the beach outside the hotel, leading you on a beautiful walk straight down to the bustling Paphos Harbor and the Medieval Castle.

It is also the perfect base for diving deeper into the region’s archaeology. Within a ten-minute drive, you can explore the world-class Roman floor art at the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, or head further up the coast to the famous Coral Bay and the wild, untouched landscapes of the Akamas Peninsula.

Expert reviews

Fodors review:

“A Mediterranean sense of place reigns at this palatial resort near the Tombs of the Kings with extensive grounds, beautiful multilevel pools, and a small beach.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Cyprus.

Telegraph review:

“Taking its name from Greek mythology – Elysium meaning a blissful place – this luxury hotel is a landmark in Paphos. Its artisan design and spectacular gardens provide a sense of wellbeing. Add a world-famous archaeological site on its doorstep and you have an intoxicating mix.”

Guest rating

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 3rd in Cyprus


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What guests liked


Value for Money

89.69 %

Ranked 7th in Cyprus


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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Fawzi

24 April 2026

Professional lovely staff and very warm welcoming , Nice, quite and luxurious , recommended

Nice, quite and luxurious

5.0
Inbar

24 April 2026

Beautiful! Definitely will visit again

Beautiful hotel! Everything was impeccable.
The room was spacious and modern, suitable for a family.
The staff were friendly and polite, super professional.

Nothing! Everything was perfect

4.5
Natalia

19 April 2026

Very nice hotel in a great location

Great location
Very nice room design with 2 levels (master bedroom upstairs)
Great breakfast

Sometimes it was difficult to reach staff over the phone, no one was picking up
The amenities in the room were not suited for children, eg adult blankets were used, just folded twice or 4 times, which was then too hot, no child slippers or bathrobes etc

5.0
Grzegorz

18 April 2026

Fantastic place with superb staff

Fantastic place for family holidays. The staff was very friendly (especially at the cafe Occidental), the rooms were checked and cleaned a few times a day, the spa was fantastic, the facilities are great. Delicious food, a few nice areas to go around (the pool, garden), really amazing place. Oh, and there’s also childcare in case you want to have some time without kids.

There’s nothing to complain about, really top notch experience.

5.0
Simon

13 April 2026

Absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend the hotel and will definitely stay there again.

Location, service, quality, everything.

Liked everything

5.0
Stella

13 April 2026

We had an amazing Easter break, lovely staff, wonderful facilities

Staff were exceptional

The food could have been a little better

5.0
Angeliki

8 April 2026

Amazing hotel and experience.

Everything, the hotel is fantastic with great facilities, amazing customer attention, super clean, can't fault anything. Exceeded expectations, very high standards and very pleased with everything.

Absolutely nothing, everything was fantastic.

5.0
Paul

8 April 2026

Better Than Four Seasons

One of the best hotels I've ever stayed. Service is fantastic. Room had a great balcony and ocean view. And the breakfast was the best anywhere. Location was very convenient to other restaurants and bars and there's a fantastic broadwalk that leads down to the city center and waterfront that's only 2km away. We also stayed at the Four Seasons in Limassol, and I thought the Elysium was better in every way.

The shower and bathtub are one unit and can be a little harrowing to enter/exit.

4.5
Iulian

7 April 2026

Very nice hotel, excellent service, good breakfast

Staff, service, facilities

Noise on the corridor, bad phoning insulation,the mattress was too soft for us

5.0
Frances

5 April 2026

An exceptional hotel, if you like quality and want to be spoilt.

Excellent breakfast,from cooked to cold options the choice is immense. Great coffee and freshly squeezed juices.
Sumptuous bedroom with lovely linen, welcome cake and coffee pods. The porters are so helpful and welcomed us back for our second stay.

Nothing

5.0
Christos

28 March 2026

Amazing hotel with friendly staff, excellent breakfast, and great service

The hotel was absolutely amazing. The staff were great, always smiling and willing to help. Everything was super clean, and the breakfast was awesome, with so many choices and amazing taste. We did have an issue with bed bugs in our room, but it was handled immediately. We were given a new room and received a partial refund, this why this is on "what did you like section".

Nothing really

5.0
Julie

22 March 2026

We’ll be back

It was beautiful, the breakfast was amazing, the towels & bedding are lovely

Nothing

4.5
Milena

9 March 2026

Relaxing winter sunny days

Charming luxury hotel with vintage vibes.

The dinner at the restaurant was too expensive, much more than the other local restaurants, and offered no additional quality for the price.

4.5
Castren

6 March 2026

A perfect, luxurious holiday.

After a line of so called 5-star hotel we have visited, this was the first one meeting all the promises and expectations. All the elements, service, breakfast and staff were tuned to serve customers and it all worked. Nothing essential for a perfect and relaxing stay was missing.

The transport from the airport to the hotel did not appear (although ordered and included when booked from booking.com). So, we had to order another taxi from the hotel against a payment.

5.0
Daphna

4 March 2026

Paradise in Paphos

A true gem. The location is superb, right along a 5k spectacular promenade. It offers top of the notch facilities, including a very well equipped gym and daily yoga and pilates classes.
The restaurants in the hotel are exeptional.
The beds are divine, there is even a pillow menu!
It's been a home away from home at a time we couldn't fly back to Israel and I am so grateful for the time we spent here.

It is truly perfect

4.5
John

3 March 2026

Great 5 Star hotel, perfect location , superb

This is a 5 * Hotel,, many claim to be it not all live up to the rating , this hotel definitely does , well worth a visit , great 5* breakfast , lots of well trained Staff which is lacking in many of its contemporaries , 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Nothing

5.0
Peter

20 February 2026

My go to hotel for events and occasions

Everything. Food. Spa. Facilities. The smell of the hotel. How it has so many places to just seat and relax. The after noon tea.The view from the windows.

That we had to leave.

5.0
Yoni

11 February 2026

amazing and very kind personel.

It was raining the whole morning and we went at 7 for breakfast, we waited for the rain to stop and asked if we could have another drink in the breakfast bar and that was allowed. we appreciated that.

the wellness is nice but i ve seen more cosy welnesses, the jacuzzy for instance should be shielded off from the pool with a mozaiek wall.

5.0
Frances

10 February 2026

Beautiful hotel, very classy with the best facilities

Stunning hotel real quality. All the staff were excellent, attentive and could not do enough for you. Rooms were spacious with beautiful bedding and lovely ESPA products in the bathrooms, including shampoo, conditioner, bodywash and body lotion. The food in all the restaurants was delicious, i loved the truffle ravioli and could eat it every day! The Spa facilities and the gym were were very well equiped .Would definitely recommend.

No AC until later in the season

5.0
Sylvia

5 February 2026

Almost perfect stay

EVERYTHING!

The spa facilities, mainly the indoor pool and jacuzzi, were unfortunately full of children during our visit. This made it difficult to relax and enjoy the spa experience, which we were expecting to be more calm and adult-oriented..

5.0
Shimrit

17 January 2026

A very luxurious hotel, we will definitely return.

Clean and spacious hotel, all the staff we met were courteous, very luxurious room, wonderful breakfast, varied, fresh and delicious ingredients. We had dinner at the Italian and Asian restaurants, both of which were wonderful - it was delicious and of a very high standard.

The hotel is a little far from everything, but it didn't bother us.

4.5
Colin

16 January 2026

The best in Paphos!

Amazing breakfast. The service as always is fabulous.

Nothing,

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' meals (additional charge)
  • - Kid-friendly buffet
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Barber/beauty shop
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Chapel/shrine
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Shared lounge/TV area
  • - Minimarket on site

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out

Activities

  • - Tennis court
  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Games room
  • - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Children's playground
  • - Billiards (additional charge)
  • - Table tennis
  • - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • - Cycling
  • - Diving (additional charge)
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Private beach area
  • - Indoor pool (all year)
  • - Entertainment staff
  • - Kids' club
  • - Beachfront
  • - Evening entertainment
  • - Tennis equipment
  • - Beauty services
  • - Facial treatments
  • - Waxing services
  • - Make-up services
  • - Hair treatments
  • - Manicure
  • - Pedicure
  • - Haircut
  • - Hair colouring
  • - Hair styling
  • - Body treatments
  • - Body scrub
  • - Body wrap
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Steam room
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Back massage
  • - Neck massage
  • - Foot massage
  • - Couples massage
  • - Head massage
  • - Hand massage
  • - Full body massage
  • - Fitness
  • - Yoga classes
  • - Fitness classes
  • - Personal trainer
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • - Beach
  • - Walking tours (additional charge)
  • - Bike tours (additional charge)
  • - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
  • - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • - Cooking class (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance
  • - Live sport events (broadcast)
  • - Aerobics

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
  • - Outdoor furniture

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
  • - Indoor play area
  • - Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • - Baby safety gates
  • - Strollers

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Toilet with grab rails
  • - Raised toilet
  • - Lower bathroom sink

Pool and wellness

  • - Kids' pool
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
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